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Sony A380 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Sony A380 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Old Model is Sony A350
  • Updated by Sony A390
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Sony A380 vs Sony TX100V Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Sony A380 versus Sony TX100V, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A380 (14MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is fairly well matched but the A380 (APS-C) and TX100V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The A380 was revealed 16 months prior to the TX100V making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the A380 matches up vs the TX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sony TX100V

 A380 TX100V 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony A380

 TX100V A380 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 16 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A380 and Sony TX100V

 A380 TX100V 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony A380 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A380 has physical dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Sony A380 versus Sony TX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the A380 versus the TX100V.

Sony A380 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A380 and TX100V is 68 and 95 respectively.

Sony A380 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A380 and TX100V.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A380 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony TX100V will give you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged A380 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A380 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A380 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A380 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Portrait photography camera
71
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A380 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Street photography camera
76
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A380 Sports photography features
Sony TX100V Sports photography features
59
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
bad battery life (500 CIPA)
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A380 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Travel photography camera
53
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
bad battery life (500 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
boasts touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (147 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A380 Landscape photography details
Sony TX100V Landscape photography details
61
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
bad battery life (500 shots)
no Timelapse mode
43
rather wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A380 Vlogging advice
Sony TX100V Vlogging advice
9
no video
32
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
heavier than competition (147 grams)
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Sony A380 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A380 and Sony TX100V
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Category Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2009-08-24 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Total lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 519 grams (1.14 lbs) 147 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 67 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 614 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $899 $380